This is our day guide for Wednesday December 31st 2025 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on December 31st 2025
International: New Year's Eve
The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
International: Christmas Holiday
Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December
Azerbaijan: World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day
The nationalist Popular Front of Azerbaijan organised the removal of borders between Soviet Azerbaijan and Iran on 31 December 1989
Bangladesh: Public Holiday
For the namaz-e-janaza of former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
Bulgaria: Public Holiday
Two days of public holidays to ensure the smooth transition to the euro currency.
East Timor: National Heroes' Day
A day to honour the first President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Nicolau Lobato, on the anniversary of his death in combat in 1978.Regional
India (regional): Imoinu Iratpa
A day to worship Emoinu, the Sanamahism goddess of wealth, prosperity and vital resources
Iran: Public Holiday
Due to cold weather being experienced in the country.Regional
Switzerland (regional): Restoration Day
Geneva only. Marks the restoration of the Geneva Republic after French occupation by Napoleon.December 30th 2025 | Go to Today | January 1st 2026
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| On this Day in History | |
| 2001 - The last day for many European currencies - including the Deutschmark, Franc, Peseta and Lire - before the changeover to the Euro. | |
| 1999 - The London Eye was officially opened - although it didn't carry passengers until 1 February, 2000. | |
| 1943 - Henry John Deutschendorf, better known as singer/songwriter John Denver, is born in Roswell, New Mexico. | |
| 1879 - Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance premieres, in New York. |
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